Bowie Maryland Map

About Bowie, Maryland

Bowie is a locality in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 57,926. The population density is 1091.2 people per km². Bowie is located at 38.9428°N, 76.7303°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20720.

Bowie unfolds across a landscape gently sculpted by the Patuxent River's tributaries, its terrain a subtle tapestry of rolling hills that descend towards marshy lowlands. It lies 4.7 miles south-south-west of Crofton, MD (from Crofton, MD: bearing 209°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west of Anne Arundel. Dense woodlands, a rich tapestry of oak and maple, often give way to open fields, their emerald hues deepening under the humid Maryland sky, particularly vibrant in the soft, diffused light of late afternoon. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine, a constant reminder of the natural world that still holds sway. A quiet hum of activity emanates from its residential neighborhoods, punctuated by the distant drone of traffic, but the overarching impression is one of spaciousness and a certain grounded calm. The origins of Bowie are interwoven with the agricultural past of Prince George's County, its early identity shaped by plantations and the fertile soil that sustained them. Later, the arrival of the railroad transformed it, ushering in an era of suburban growth that continues to define its present character. Today, while remnants of its past are visible in the older architecture and the enduring agricultural land, Bowie’s economy is diverse, drawing strength from its proximity to larger metropolitan centers and its own thriving commercial districts. It is a place that has absorbed generations, each adding a layer to its story, from the echoes of colonial farmers to the modern commuters who call Bowie home, a community that has found its footing and continues to evolve.

About This Bowie Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bowie, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.942778, -76.730278. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bowie and Prince George's County.

Detailed location data for Bowie includes the ZIP code (20716), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of Prince George's County (Upper Marlboro), and school district assignment (Prince George's County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bowie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.